Baked Potato with Bacon and Cheese

Baked potatoes are easy and quick to make and they’re actually good for you! What a delicious, simple to prepare potato dish!

Baked Potato with Bacon and Cheese

Ingredients

• 2 pounds small new potatoes
• 2 tablespoon unsalted butter
• salt to taste
• 10 strips bacon in pieces and cook until crisp.
• 1 cup grated mozzarella or monterrey cheese
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 2 Tablespoons fresh chopped parsley

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400F.
   First line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Wash the potatoes and slice in half. Dry the potatoes and place them on the baking sheet.
3. In a small bowl, place 2 tablespoons butter and melt in microwave for 20 seconds, must be liquid, repeat another 20 seconds if necessary.
4. Drizzle the butter and sprinkle the salt over the potatoes.
5. Toss with your fingertips to coat then arrange them cut side up on the baking sheet.
6. Place in the preheated oven and for 30 to 35 minute until golden or try a fork to check they are tender
7. When the potatoes are cooked, remove them from the oven and sprinkle the cooked bacon, cheese, pepper flakes and parsley on top.
8. Place back into the oven and cook another 5 minutes or until the cheese has melted.
9. Remove and serve!